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Counter-Strike 2
- Valve
- September 27, 2023
- Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
About Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Valve. Released in September 2023, it is the fifth main entry in the Counter-Strike series and serves as a direct replacement for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam. Two teams, Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, compete in objective-based rounds across modes such as bomb defusal and hostage rescue. Built on the Source 2 engine, the game introduced volumetric smoke physics, revised weapon handling, and a new sub-tick server architecture. It inherited all cosmetic items from its predecessor and features both a map-specific Competitive mode and a numerically ranked Premier mode.
Time to Beat
- Main
- 1h
- Main + Extras
- 14h
- Completionist
- 139.8h
Latest Counter-Strike 2 News
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Esports
FURIA Beats 9z 2-1 to Reach the Esports World Cup 2026 Playoffs
FURIA secured a place in the Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs by beating 9z 2-1 in the Group D upper-bracket…
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Nuke Has the Biggest CT Edge in 23,757 Pro CS2 Rounds
Counter-Strike 2 has a mild Counter-Terrorist lean across the maps in a 23,757-round sample from professional matches. An analysis shared…
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Patch Notes
Counter-Strike 2 Refreshes Fachwerk and Shelter in Its August 12 Update
Valve published a focused Counter-Strike 2 update on August 12, refreshing the Fachwerk and Shelter maps with their latest versions…
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Esports
The MongolZ Beat magic 13-7 to Reach EWC 2026 Upper Semifinals
The MongolZ advanced to the Esports World Cup 2026 Group D upper-bracket semifinals after beating magic 13-7 on Mirage. The…
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JiJieHao Claim a 13-10 Upset Over Spirit at the EWC
JiJieHao claimed a 13-10 upset over Spirit in a Group A best-of-one at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris…
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News
A New Counter-Strike 2 Update Introduced an Invite-Only VACNet Labeling Portal
A new Counter-Strike 2 update introduced a dedicated VACNet Labeling Portal, though access to its participation tools is restricted to…
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jL Announces He’s Going to Be a Dad as Vitality Stand-In Plans Remain Unconfirmed
jL has shared a major personal update, announcing that he is going to be a dad soon. A screenshot shared…
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ESL Pro League Season 24 Will Bring 16 Counter-Strike 2 Teams to Katowice
ESL has announced the field for ESL Pro League Season 24, which will bring 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams to Katowice,…
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Counter-Strike 2’s EWC 2026 Tournament Will Run From Four Groups to a Paris Final
Counter-Strike 2 will take over the Esports World Cup from August 12 through August 23, 2026, bringing 32 teams together…
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BC.Game’s EWC Run Ends as TaZ Praises the Team’s Resilience
BC.Game’s Esports World Cup run ended with a narrow loss to 100 Thieves, but coach Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas left the…
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GenOne Takes Down Echo to Reach the Esports World Cup 2026 Qualifier’s Round of 16
GenOne eliminated Echo with a 2-1 victory in the Round of 32 at the Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier.…
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Counter-Strike 2 Guides
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Nuke’s Most-Used Pro Smoke Wall Can Be Thrown by One Player
On Nuke, professional players have leaned heavily on a two-smoke wall that runs from Main toward Garage. The setup uses…
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Counter-Strike 2
Developed by Valve
Counter-Strike 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer tactical first-person shooter developed and published by Valve. Released in September 2023, it is the fifth main entry in the Counter-Strike series and serves as a direct replacement for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Steam. Two teams, Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists, compete in objective-based rounds across modes such as bomb defusal and hostage rescue. Built on the Source 2 engine, the game introduced volumetric smoke physics, revised weapon handling, and a new sub-tick server architecture. It inherited all cosmetic items from its predecessor and features both a map-specific Competitive mode and a numerically ranked Premier mode.
- Genre Shooter, Tactical
- Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Perspective First person
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer
- Release September 27, 2023
- Publisher Valve
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Age Rating
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Time to Beat
- Main
- 1h
- Main + Extras
- 14h
- Completionist
- 139.8h